NewsDecember 3, 2018
Southeast Missourian photographers pick their favorite photos from the month of November, 2018.
Kassi Jackson, Ben Matthews and Tyler Graef
Flags blow in the wind outside of a merchandise booth near West Park Mall Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Flags blow in the wind outside of a merchandise booth near West Park Mall Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Bill Humphries, USN HM1 Ret., plays "Taps" during the Veterans Day Ceremony Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at North County Park in Cape Girardeau.
Bill Humphries, USN HM1 Ret., plays "Taps" during the Veterans Day Ceremony Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at North County Park in Cape Girardeau.
Abigail Hayes, 3, puts her finger on her grandfather's names, James Heiden, engraved on the new memorial wall at the Veterans Day Ceremony Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at North County Park in Cape Girardeau.
Abigail Hayes, 3, puts her finger on her grandfather's names, James Heiden, engraved on the new memorial wall at the Veterans Day Ceremony Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at North County Park in Cape Girardeau.
The Veterans Day parade Saturday, Nov. 11, 2018, in uptown Jackson.
The Veterans Day parade Saturday, Nov. 11, 2018, in uptown Jackson.
Young boys press up against the glass of Art Van Furniture to view the Christmas window display Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Young boys press up against the glass of Art Van Furniture to view the Christmas window display Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
A man dressed as a clown in a prison suit rides a a small motorbike during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
A man dressed as a clown in a prison suit rides a a small motorbike during the 27th annual Parade of Lights Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Lettuce grows in a pond at Amanzi Farms Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Sikeston.
Lettuce grows in a pond at Amanzi Farms Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Sikeston.
Susan McClanahan looks at a laminated column featuring herself from Jan. 8, 1997, while at her home  Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Susan McClanahan looks at a laminated column featuring herself from Jan. 8, 1997, while at her home Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Central High School's Hannah Hanson, left, and Dylan Coonts, right, portray their respective roles of Snoopy and Charlie Brown in Central High School's A Charlie Brown Christmas during media night Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Central High School's Hannah Hanson, left, and Dylan Coonts, right, portray their respective roles of Snoopy and Charlie Brown in Central High School's A Charlie Brown Christmas during media night Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Central High School's Morgan Green, top, and Noah Branson, bottom, portray their respective roles of Lucy and Schroeder in Central High School's A Charlie Brown Christmas during media night Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Central High School's Morgan Green, top, and Noah Branson, bottom, portray their respective roles of Lucy and Schroeder in Central High School's A Charlie Brown Christmas during media night Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Floyd "Frog" Penny sits for a studio portrait Wednesday, Sept. 26, days before beginning hospice care. Despite a diagnosis of terminal cancer, Penny said his faith is strong and he is thankful for the life he has lived, much of which he devoted to various charity projects. Penny died Dec. 2, 2018.
Floyd "Frog" Penny sits for a studio portrait Wednesday, Sept. 26, days before beginning hospice care. Despite a diagnosis of terminal cancer, Penny said his faith is strong and he is thankful for the life he has lived, much of which he devoted to various charity projects. Penny died Dec. 2, 2018.
Samantha Wade, of Tennessee, sits in her merchandise booth Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. Wade said her company has been following President Trump through his rally time, selling merchandise and souvenirs along the way.
Samantha Wade, of Tennessee, sits in her merchandise booth Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau. Wade said her company has been following President Trump through his rally time, selling merchandise and souvenirs along the way.
Navy veteran Joe Bishop poses with a Quilt of Valor his wife, Nancy, made for him in his home Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018.
Navy veteran Joe Bishop poses with a Quilt of Valor his wife, Nancy, made for him in his home Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018.
Lt. Col. Stephanie LaPierre is seen through a decoration delivering remarks after being named the Zonta club's 2018 Woman of Achievement during a luncheon in Cape Girardeau Friday, Nov. 16, 2018.
Lt. Col. Stephanie LaPierre is seen through a decoration delivering remarks after being named the Zonta club's 2018 Woman of Achievement during a luncheon in Cape Girardeau Friday, Nov. 16, 2018.
Ken Barten of Arnold, Mo., displays his Oath Keepers membership identification card outside the Show Me Center Monday while waiting for the Make America Great Again rally in Cape Girardeau. 
Barten, who said Monday's rally was the 25th Trump event he'd attended, said he enjoys the President's rallies because "when you're out in public, it's really hard to be a conservative Republican... you meet people (at Trump rallies) and you can talk to them. I'm willing to stand here and have a debate. You might not agree on everything, but you can disagree and shake hands and walk away. People today have forgotten how to talk to each other."
Ken Barten of Arnold, Mo., displays his Oath Keepers membership identification card outside the Show Me Center Monday while waiting for the Make America Great Again rally in Cape Girardeau. Barten, who said Monday's rally was the 25th Trump event he'd attended, said he enjoys the President's rallies because "when you're out in public, it's really hard to be a conservative Republican... you meet people (at Trump rallies) and you can talk to them. I'm willing to stand here and have a debate. You might not agree on everything, but you can disagree and shake hands and walk away. People today have forgotten how to talk to each other."
Ticket-holders wearing ponchos sit in the rain while waiting to enter Show Me Center for a Make America Great Again rally Monday, Nov. 5, 2018.
Ticket-holders wearing ponchos sit in the rain while waiting to enter Show Me Center for a Make America Great Again rally Monday, Nov. 5, 2018.
Members of the crowd hold signs at the Show Me Center during a rally for President Trump Monday.
Members of the crowd hold signs at the Show Me Center during a rally for President Trump Monday.
Members of the crowd cheer at the Show Me Center during a rally for President Trump Monday, Nov. 5, 2018.
Members of the crowd cheer at the Show Me Center during a rally for President Trump Monday, Nov. 5, 2018.
Lipstick is seen on 81-year-old Jim Mullins's lips after he and 82-year-old Eva Wilson shared their first kiss as husband and wife during a wedding ceremony at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
The pair met at the Lutheran Home in 2017.
"I came here assuming I was just going to come here to die," Mullins told the Southeast Missourian. "That's the way I felt. I was sitting in the corner, kind of staring at the floor, and Eva came over and started talking to me."
Lipstick is seen on 81-year-old Jim Mullins's lips after he and 82-year-old Eva Wilson shared their first kiss as husband and wife during a wedding ceremony at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. The pair met at the Lutheran Home in 2017. "I came here assuming I was just going to come here to die," Mullins told the Southeast Missourian. "That's the way I felt. I was sitting in the corner, kind of staring at the floor, and Eva came over and started talking to me."
Billings junior Bailie Williams, center, takes a second on the court as West Platte players celebrate winning the first set during the Class 1 third-place final Saturday at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Billings junior Bailie Williams, center, takes a second on the court as West Platte players celebrate winning the first set during the Class 1 third-place final Saturday at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Southeast forward Latrese Saine (40) jumps to block as Indiana State players try to inbound the ball during the Redhawks' game against Indiana State at the Show Me Center Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018.
The Redhawks lost 62-51.
Southeast forward Latrese Saine (40) jumps to block as Indiana State players try to inbound the ball during the Redhawks' game against Indiana State at the Show Me Center Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. The Redhawks lost 62-51.
Larry Sikes, 70, carries his schnauzer, Twinkie, and an "I Voted" sticker out of the polling place after voting at at the A.C. Brase Arena Tuesday.
"I wanted to get the right senator in there," Sikes said. "[The sticker] is to make sure everybody knows I voted; I did my duty."
Larry Sikes, 70, carries his schnauzer, Twinkie, and an "I Voted" sticker out of the polling place after voting at at the A.C. Brase Arena Tuesday. "I wanted to get the right senator in there," Sikes said. "[The sticker] is to make sure everybody knows I voted; I did my duty."
MacKenzie Justis, 22, wears a pin that reads "I'm a... ADORABLE DEPLORABLE" outside of the Show Me Center Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
MacKenzie Justis, 22, wears a pin that reads "I'm a... ADORABLE DEPLORABLE" outside of the Show Me Center Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Mike Goodwin stitches the hide of a kodiak brown bear onto a mold at Southeast Taxidermy in Jackson Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2018.
Mike Goodwin stitches the hide of a kodiak brown bear onto a mold at Southeast Taxidermy in Jackson Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2018.
Running back Marquis Terry charges into the end zone for a touchdown during the Redhawks' final home game of the season Saturday.
Running back Marquis Terry charges into the end zone for a touchdown during the Redhawks' final home game of the season Saturday.
Southeast linebacker Zach Hall leaps to block a pass during the Redhawks' final home game of the season Saturday.
Southeast linebacker Zach Hall leaps to block a pass during the Redhawks' final home game of the season Saturday.
Southeast wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (6) catches a pass to score his second touchdown of the game against Stony Brook during the Redhawks' 28-14 win at Houck Stadium Saturday.
Southeast wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (6) catches a pass to score his second touchdown of the game against Stony Brook during the Redhawks' 28-14 win at Houck Stadium Saturday.
Southeast's Camden Boyle (41) is congratulated by his teammate, tight end Bud Hilburn (44)
after Boyle dished out a hard tackle to Stony Brook wide receiver Donavin Washington during the Redhawks' 28-14 playoff win Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
Southeast's Camden Boyle (41) is congratulated by his teammate, tight end Bud Hilburn (44) after Boyle dished out a hard tackle to Stony Brook wide receiver Donavin Washington during the Redhawks' 28-14 playoff win Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
Southeast defensive lineman Cameron Meeks (97) smiles as the Redhawks band plays after the Redhawks' 28-14 win over Stony Brook at Houck Stadium Saturday.
Southeast defensive lineman Cameron Meeks (97) smiles as the Redhawks band plays after the Redhawks' 28-14 win over Stony Brook at Houck Stadium Saturday.
Dave Rigdon flips Fisher Ford, 2, on the field as fans celebrate the Redhawks' victory in their first-ever postseason game at Houck Stadium Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
Dave Rigdon flips Fisher Ford, 2, on the field as fans celebrate the Redhawks' victory in their first-ever postseason game at Houck Stadium Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.
Willow Rieger, 6, tries to catch a snowflake while sledding on the Ivers Square hill during the first snow day of the year Thursday.
Willow Rieger, 6, tries to catch a snowflake while sledding on the Ivers Square hill during the first snow day of the year Thursday.
The waxing gibbous moon rises behind a Civil War memorial in Cape Girardeau's Ivers Square, Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
The waxing gibbous moon rises behind a Civil War memorial in Cape Girardeau's Ivers Square, Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
The crowd at the Show Me Center cheers for President Donald Trump as he makes his way to the podium during a Make America Great Again rally Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
The crowd at the Show Me Center cheers for President Donald Trump as he makes his way to the podium during a Make America Great Again rally Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Cindy Jacquot, 56, of Illinois, seeks shelter under a tent from the rain while waiting for the for the Show Me Center doors to open Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Cindy Jacquot, 56, of Illinois, seeks shelter under a tent from the rain while waiting for the for the Show Me Center doors to open Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Ken Barten, right, salutes President Donald Trump as he takes the stage during a Make America Great Again rally Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Ken Barten, right, salutes President Donald Trump as he takes the stage during a Make America Great Again rally Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
President Donald Trump greets the crowd as he enters the Show Me Center for a Make America Great Again rally Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
President Donald Trump greets the crowd as he enters the Show Me Center for a Make America Great Again rally Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Trump supporters chant, "Four more years!" as President Donald Trump takes the stage during a Make America Great Again rally Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Trump supporters chant, "Four more years!" as President Donald Trump takes the stage during a Make America Great Again rally Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Sean Hannity speaks at the podium during a Make America Great Again rally Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, at the Show Me Center.
Sean Hannity speaks at the podium during a Make America Great Again rally Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, at the Show Me Center.
Players from Jackson and Northwest collide as a corner kick falls Northwest's goal box during the Class 4 District 1 boys soccer championship game Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, in Imperial, Missouri.
Players from Jackson and Northwest collide as a corner kick falls Northwest's goal box during the Class 4 District 1 boys soccer championship game Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, in Imperial, Missouri.
Jackson players celebrate at midfield with the district trophy after defeating Northwest in the Class 4 District 1 boys soccer championship game Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, in Imperial, Missouri.
Jackson players celebrate at midfield with the district trophy after defeating Northwest in the Class 4 District 1 boys soccer championship game Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, in Imperial, Missouri.
Southeast Missouri State senior guard Donnie Lewis (15) reaches to help sophomore Ledarrius Brewer (25) as he battles with Missouri S&T junior Nikola Andric (23) for a loose ball during the first half of a game Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missouri State senior guard Donnie Lewis (15) reaches to help sophomore Ledarrius Brewer (25) as he battles with Missouri S&T junior Nikola Andric (23) for a loose ball during the first half of a game Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Advance players celebrate after scoring a game point to win their second game against Billings in round robin play of the Class 1 volleyball state championships Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Advance players celebrate after scoring a game point to win their second game against Billings in round robin play of the Class 1 volleyball state championships Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Jackson lineman Tristen Koenig, bottom right, lifts quarterback Cael Welker into the air after defeating Fox to win the district championship Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, in Jackson.
Jackson lineman Tristen Koenig, bottom right, lifts quarterback Cael Welker into the air after defeating Fox to win the district championship Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, in Jackson.
Southeast Missouri State offensive lineman Nate Korte lifts wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson into the air after a touchdown Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, during a game against Tennessee State at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missouri State offensive lineman Nate Korte lifts wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson into the air after a touchdown Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, during a game against Tennessee State at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau.
Herbert Dingwerth, 78, of Okawville, IL, poses for a portrait under his umbrella while waiting outside of the Show Me Center Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Herbert Dingwerth, 78, of Okawville, IL, poses for a portrait under his umbrella while waiting outside of the Show Me Center Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missouri State cornerback Al Young prepares for a snap Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, during a game against Tennessee State at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missouri State cornerback Al Young prepares for a snap Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, during a game against Tennessee State at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau.
Ronnie Kate Michel reaches to retrieve her pacifier from Matt Schellingerhout's mouth during a Football Championship Subdivision playoff game between Southeast Missouri State and Stony Brook on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau.
Ronnie Kate Michel reaches to retrieve her pacifier from Matt Schellingerhout's mouth during a Football Championship Subdivision playoff game between Southeast Missouri State and Stony Brook on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missouri State lineman Junior Pierre (78) and wide receiver Jerrick Orr (4) celebrate after defeating Stony Brook in a Football Championship Subdivision playoff game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missouri State lineman Junior Pierre (78) and wide receiver Jerrick Orr (4) celebrate after defeating Stony Brook in a Football Championship Subdivision playoff game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau.
Rev. Renita Green, pastor of St. James AME Church, delivers camping supplies and hand warmers to Paul York, left, as snow begins to fall Wednesday evening, Nov. 14, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Rev. Renita Green, pastor of St. James AME Church, delivers camping supplies and hand warmers to Paul York, left, as snow begins to fall Wednesday evening, Nov. 14, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau vendor Lydia Kern helps a customer at the Arena Building on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, during the River Valley Craft Club's 44th annual Christmas Craft Expo in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau vendor Lydia Kern helps a customer at the Arena Building on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, during the River Valley Craft Club's 44th annual Christmas Craft Expo in Cape Girardeau.
Dance partners navigate the dance floor as Diggin' Country performs Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, during the monthly dance at the Jackson Senior Center.
Dance partners navigate the dance floor as Diggin' Country performs Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, during the monthly dance at the Jackson Senior Center.
Kennith Evans helps three-year-old Lydia Evans put the arms on a snowman Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
Kennith Evans helps three-year-old Lydia Evans put the arms on a snowman Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
Marquette Transportation towboat Mary Kay Eckstein travels south on the Mississippi River on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Marquette Transportation towboat Mary Kay Eckstein travels south on the Mississippi River on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Duwan Harris performs a switch 180 over a fire hydrant in the new skate park Nov. 17, 2018, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Duwan Harris performs a switch 180 over a fire hydrant in the new skate park Nov. 17, 2018, at Arena Park in Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missouri State dance students perform "Diamants Noirs" during a Fall Into Dance dress rehearsal Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at Bedell Performance Hall in Cape Girardeau.
Southeast Missouri State dance students perform "Diamants Noirs" during a Fall Into Dance dress rehearsal Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at Bedell Performance Hall in Cape Girardeau.
Eric Patterson, of Farmington, MO, carries an American flag through the rain down Sprigg St. Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
Eric Patterson, of Farmington, MO, carries an American flag through the rain down Sprigg St. Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau.
President Donald Trump arrives to Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Monday night, Nov. 5, 2018, in Scott City.
President Donald Trump arrives to Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Monday night, Nov. 5, 2018, in Scott City.
Ashleigh Martin, back, skateboards at the skatepark under construction in Cape Girardeau while Dylan Pavone, front, rides his bike past Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018.
Ashleigh Martin, back, skateboards at the skatepark under construction in Cape Girardeau while Dylan Pavone, front, rides his bike past Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018.
Rick Sinclair kneels and listens at the Veterans Day Ceremony Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at North County Park in Cape Girardeau.
Rick Sinclair kneels and listens at the Veterans Day Ceremony Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, at North County Park in Cape Girardeau.
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